Jason Mercier biography
Jason Mercier was born on November 12, 1986, in Hollywood, Florida, and rose to become one of the most consistently dominant tournament players of his generation. He has won six WSOP bracelets across a wide range of game variants, from Pot-Limit Omaha to H.O.R.S.E. and 2-7 Lowball, and captured major European titles including the 2008 EPT San Remo Main Event. Named Bluff Magazine's Player of the Year in 2009 and WSOP Player of the Year in 2016, Mercier held the world No. 1 ranking on the Global Poker Index for a record 84 weeks and has surpassed $21.8 million in career earnings.
Career summary
Six-time WSOP bracelet winner and former world No. 1 who has earned more than $21.8 million across a wide range of poker variants.
Jason Mercier poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WSOP $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship | 1st | $422,874 |
| 2016 | WSOP $10,000 2-7 Lowball Championship | 1st | $273,335 |
| 2015 | WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed | 1st | $633,357 |
| 2011 | WSOP $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Six-Handed | 1st | $619,575 |
| 2008 | EPT San Remo Main Event | 1st | €869,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $21,800,000+, plus 6 WSOP bracelets.
Jason Mercier playing style
A versatile, mixed-game specialist renowned for elite technical skill across No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and stud-family games alike.
Cash games
Plays high-stakes cash games in addition to tournaments; specific stakes and volume are not extensively publicly documented.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Jason Mercier Net Worth
As of November 2026, Jason Mercier net worth estimates range from $15 million to $25 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $21.8M of prize money. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Jason matters
The Hollywood, Florida native who spent a record 84 weeks ranked world No. 1 on the Global Poker Index.
FAQ about Jason Mercier
How many WSOP bracelets has Jason Mercier won?
Six, spanning Pot-Limit Omaha, No-Limit Hold'em, 2-7 Lowball, and H.O.R.S.E.
What ranking record does Jason Mercier hold?
He held the world No. 1 ranking on the Global Poker Index for a record 84 weeks.
How much has Jason Mercier won playing poker?
Jason Mercier has won $21,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.